Good Fortune Review
Good Fortune is more witty than laugh-out-loud funny, but features a terrific performance by Keanu Reeves.
The film, a prince-and-the-pauper-style fable, stars Aziz Ansari as Arj, a character living out of his car. This premise creates an immediate dissonance, as Ansari's light presence and comedic background make it difficult to take his character's economic distress seriously.
- Aziz Ansari plays Arj, a character experiencing economic hardship.
- Keanu Reeves delivers a notable performance in the film.
- The movie is more witty than laugh-out-loud funny.
Ansari, a stand-up comedian turned multihyphenate, has a light presence, right down to the pitch of his voice; he’s gladhanding his way through his acting gigs.
Author's summary: Keanu Reeves shines in Good Fortune, a witty comedy.